EASTON, Pa. - Lafayette field hockey improved to 17^th place with 36 points in the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Division I Coaches Poll on Tuesday afternoon. The Leopards remained at the number 10 ranking in the official NCAA Rating Percentage Index (RPI) for week seven.

Lafayette toppled Bucknell, 2-1, to secure an undefeated 4-0 record in Patriot League play and double-digit wins for the season (10) on Oct. 9. Senior Lena Thedrian scored the opening tally at 27:29, assisted by Olivia Krey and Katie Gibb during a penalty corner. Lafayette extended its lead to 2-0 using a rebound goal by Linda Nova in the fourth quarter.

The Maroon and White's second victory of the weekend came in shootouts against Delaware, 1-0, on Oct. 11. With the final decision, Lafayette continues its six-game home win streak. Neither team found the net in regulation or overtime, but the Leopards overcame the Blue Hens 3-1 in the eight-second 1v1's with tallies by Lena Thedrian, Lea Good and Rosalie van Gool. Sophomore goalkeeper Campbell Lemmink stopped all three alternating Blue Hen advances. Lemmink has two shootout wins under her career belt, including the 1-0 outcome versus American on Oct. 2.

Following the Delaware contest, Lafayette celebrated the careers of the eight-member Class of 2027 (Emma Maher, Stella Malinowski, Maddie Evans, Ines Araujo, Lea Good, Katie Gibb, Naomi George and Lena Thedrian) for Senior Day in Kamine Varsity House. 

Junior Addison Kahn was voted as the Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Week for the fourth time this season on Monday afternoon. She led the Leopards to a 2-0 weekend with a .800 save percentage and 0.40 goals-against average (GAA) over Bucknell  and Delaware. The Fredericksburg, Va. native made two saves at the Bison and another two against the Blue Hens.

In week six of the 2026 NFHCA Coaches Poll, the Maroon and White earned a No. 20 ranking while positioned in 10th place for RPI. The Leopards entered the Coaches Poll during week five at No. 19 with a No. 7 RPI score.

Previously in 2024, Lafayette made its way to national rankings during the historic Patriot League title run. The No. 20 Leopards of that season ranked 21st for RPI, while the 2012 conference championship squad attained a No. 11 mark for their strength of schedule.

Lafayette (11-2, 4-0 PL) returns to action on Friday, hosting Lehigh at 6 p.m. for the Rivalry.


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